K-5 Lunchroom Supervisor (Part-Time)

Memorial-Spaulding Elementary School; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

Memorial-Spaulding Elementary School in Newton, MA is seeking a Lunch Monitor to supervise students during lunch and recess, help maintain order, and support the Lead Food Service Worker. This part-time role requires reliable attendance and clear communication with students and staff.

The position involves assisting with meal service, cafeteria cleanliness, and safety checks while upholding school rules and procedures. Hours are flexible within the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience with supervision of students.
• Ability to handle a multitude of varying and complex issues.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local lunch program regulations and knowledge of meal pattern requirements.
• Knowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures for food service.
• Mature ability to use judgement and be dependable.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work up to 2.5 hours each day, up to 4 days per week.
• Supervise classes of 20+ students in grades K-5 and maintain order of class while at lunch and recess.
• Manage safety and oversight of students during meal service.
• Assist with set up, replenishment, and clean up of food buffet lines.
• Assist with placing and organizing child lunch cards and ringing them through the point of sale computer system.
• Communicate with students, school staff, and lead food service worker in a positive and professional manner utilizing appropriate customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Support health and safety of students: Assist with the cleanliness of the cafeteria: check the dining room for cleaned tables, chairs, and overall environment. Ensure students are seated at the correct allergen table.
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served to assist students. Encourage good table manners.
• Walk students from classrooms to cafeteria and outdoor recess space. Supervise students outside at recess in all seasons. (temperature above 20°F)
• Be aware of and comply with school rules and procedures. Participate in school training sessions, meetings, and scheduled cleaning days as requested.
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students.
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.

Skills

Student supervision

Communication skills

Lunch program knowledge

Food safety

Judgment/decision making

Basic computer skills

Dependability

Job description

Memorial-Spaulding Elementary School in Newton, MA is seeking a Lunch Monitor to supervise students during lunch and recess, help maintain order, and support the Lead Food Service Worker. This part-time role requires reliable attendance and clear communication with students and staff.

The position involves assisting with meal service, cafeteria cleanliness, and safety checks while upholding school rules and procedures. Hours are flexible within the school day.